Make around eight or ten equal-sized pleats. After they are pleated, neatly tuck them into the front of the waistline. This creates the nauvari saree’s dhoti-like appearance. 4. Create the dhoti ...

Gaekwad wore the saree in the traditional nauvari (nine-yard) style, a drape dating back to the 17th-century Maratha Empire. While the nauvari is often associated with lavani dancers [a folk dance ...